

Ideally, you’ll know the size or resolution needed before exporting. Raster or bitmap formats offer better compatibility than vector formats, but you’ll need to keep in mind the size of the image when you export it. Related: How to Get True Black in CMYK Exporting as a Raster/Bitmap File in Illustrator Take note of the export controls, including the ability to embed font files when exporting to some vector formats. Then select either AI, EPS, PDF, or SVG format. If you’re using Illustrator and you want to save the file in vector format, go to File > Save As or File > Save a Copy. It’s recommended that you only choose the AI format if the file will be edited in Illustrator.

A full text-explanation is below.Īfter you’ve created or downloaded a vector file from Vecteezy and manipulated it using software like Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape, you’ll need to save or export the file. If you’re an Inkscape user, this video explains how to save and export your vector files. This video covers the process of saving in vector format and exporting in raster format from Adobe Illustrator.

In this article, we’ll look at the process of exporting files from both Illustrator and Inkscape, as well as the different file types you can choose and when you should use them.
